A youth was arrested for attacking and injuring a minor girl in Katora Talab area on Monday morning. The accused had injured the right arm of the girl with sharp knife in Katora Talab area, police said. locals present on the spot rescued the girl and handed over the errant youth to Civil lines police.
Police said Pradeep Nayak (19), a resident of Katora Talab area, attacked a minor girl when she was on her way to work in Katora Talab area. The girl, a resident of Rajendra Nagar area, was admitted to the district hospital. She was released after first aid.
Police said the youth was roughed up when he tried to attack locals who came to rescue the girl. A case in this connection has been registered with Civil lines police station.